daytrip melbourne

BerniceNan

the legendary Great Ocean Road drive isn’t just a scenic route — it’s one of Australia’s most famous road trips. From ocean-view curves over the wild coastal edge to towering rainforest walks in the Great Otway National Park, every km reveals a new surprise.

Whether you’re hitting the road solo or booking a Great Ocean Road experience with local tour companies such as Autopia, the experience is equal parts adventure, heritage and wonder.

When I started my first drive from Fairhaven, I thought I knew what was coming — the Twelve Apostles, towering cliffs and bus tours.

What I didn’t expect was a bakery pie in Lorne feeling like salvation or the sound of the waves at Twelve Apostles Lookout sending chills down my spine.

This road teaches you to slow down — you can’t rush it, and you won’t want to. Every bend is worth a stop, every lookout reminds you why this is more than a map line.